If you’re eager to check Machu Picchu off your bucket list but not quite up for a trek, this seven-day itinerary lets you spend more time discovering the fascinating city of Cusco and the regions surrounding it. Explore the Sacred Valley and visit the G Adventures-supported Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op to learn more about traditional textiles and pottery. Tour the unique Inca sites of the Moray archaeological site and the ancient Maras Salt Mines. And, of course, you’ll get to see the Lost City of the Incas in the early morning light, following a local guide to learn about Machu Picchu’s history.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco

Arrive at any time.Arrive early and spend some time exploring the city. Meet the group at the welcome meeting, check for the start time on the welcome note at the hotel.

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Day 2: Cusco/Ollantaytambo

Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa community restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).

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Day 3: Ollantaytambo/Cusco

Return to the Sacred Valley with your CEO to explore the sites of the Maras Salt Mines and the ancient Incan agricultural terraces of Moray. Continue on a scenic drive through small villages and stunning views of the Andean countryside. Stop for a picnic lunch at Piuray Lagoon and opt to explore by kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Return to Cusco for the evening. Leave the hikers to start their trek and head out to explore Moray and Maras ancient Incan ruins. Enjoy a scenic drive through Andean farmland on the way to Piuray Lagoon.

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Day 4: Cusco

Enjoy a free day to explore the city or take advantage of the many optional activities available.

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Day 5: Cusco/Aguas Calientes

Travel by van to Ollantaytambo to catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes.

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Day 6: Machu Picchu/Cusco

Enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu. Opt to visit the Inca Bridge before returning to Cusco in the evening.Rise early to catch the first bus up to Machu Picchu with the guide. Enjoy a guided visit of the ruins followed by free time to explore. When ready, head back down by bus to Aguas Calientes to meet up with the rest of the group and take a train back to Cusco.

Day 7: Cusco

Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay

Sacred Valley guided tour

Pottery-making demonstration

All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Hotels (6 nts)

6 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Transport

Train, van, hiking

Group Leader

G Adventures Representative in Cusco, Inca guide for Machu Picchu

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Tour Highlights:

Explore ruins in the Sacred Valley

Learn about traditional ways of life and visit local markets

Visit Machu Picchu.

Reviews (10)

Iain G Posted on:

This tour offers a great glimpse into the once mighty Inca empire. Highlighted by the spectacular trek through cloud and elf forests into Machu Pichu.

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Srinivas V Posted on:

Amazing - great mix of fun, adventure and cultural learning.

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Katharine K Posted on:

My overall impression of the Lares Trek Tour was FANTASTIC!!! My main reason for travelling is to "live" the culture of the place that I'm travelling to. This trek through the Andes and its small villages was very humbling to me. This trek put me in the Inca descendants shoes.

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Frances M Posted on:

The tour was fantastic! Well organised; great tour leader; good hotel and tent accommodation; great food; the porters did a fabulous job. Loved it!

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Cara M Posted on:

Aly is the best guide ever!!! He was funny, considerate as well as patient to the needs of the group. He knew how to handle the group as well as the porters with a firm hand while also being respectful.

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Anoop W Posted on:

Very well run and excellent customer service throughout the booking process. I did the Inca Trail because it was highly recommended, and I will also highly recommend it.

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Angela H Posted on:

The Inca Trail was an incredible experience, in so many ways. The scenery was stunning and the journey was truly rewarding. Granted, the altitude made the trek difficult at times, but it was worth every step. We earned every metre of altitude and each km forward. The G Adventures team took fantastic care of us along the way. We're frankly amazed at the level of service.

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William B Posted on:

The tour was excellent. The best part was the unexpectedly fantastic professionalism demonstrated by the Tour Leader Aly Amant, his Assistant Victor, and the various porters.

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Angela H Posted on:

A really well rounded tour thoughtfully put together with excellent guides who took pride in their country and culture which really shone through. The challenges of the trek were made easier by such a great ground crew who were the silent heroes of the tour and ensured we had all the comforts we needed after a hard day of hiking.

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Deborah J Posted on:

The trip is one of the best things that i have done in my life. The experience will stay with me forever!

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